PhD in Medical Imaging of Childbirth-Related Pelvic Floor Injuries at KTH

Job Description

KTH’s Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems is hiring a PhD student in medical imaging and biomechanical modelling for women’s health. The project develops technologies to improve diagnosis, prevention and rehabilitation of childbirth-related injuries to the pelvic floor muscles, combining ultrasound, MRI and elastography with image analysis, image registration and personalised simulation models. It is funded by InspireLab, KTH’s initiative for research that promotes gender equality, and involves clinicians at Karolinska University Hospital.

At a glance

• Position: Doctoral student (1 post), up to four years full time
• Subject: Technology and Health
• Supervisors: Prof. Matilda Larsson (KTH), Emilia Rotstein (KI) and Dr. Zhongzheng Wang (KTH), proposed
• Contact: Matilda Larsson, matil@kth.se
• Reference: PA-2026-2849
• Apply by: 24 September 2026
• Apply: 24 September 2026

About the pelvic floor imaging PhD

• Develop and apply advanced imaging methods, including ultrasound, MRI and elastography
• Image analysis and image registration of pelvic floor anatomy
• Build personalised simulation models of the pelvic floor
• Study injury mechanisms and risk factors, towards patient-specific treatment
• Work with clinical collaborators at Karolinska University Hospital and international researchers in image analysis and biomechanics

What to include in your application

KTH asks for certified copies of diplomas, grades and English language certificates (with translations if needed), a CV, a letter of at most two pages on why you want to do research and how it links to your studies and goals, and representative publications or technical reports. Applications must arrive by midnight CET/CEST on the closing date.

How KTH doctoral employment works

Only applicants admitted to doctoral studies can be employed as doctoral students. The first contract is for up to one year and is then renewed for up to two years at a time, adding up to at most four years of full-time study. Up to 20% of working time may go to tasks such as teaching and administration. Applicants need English at the level of Swedish upper-secondary English B/6.

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What KTH is looking for

• A master’s degree, or at least 240 credits including 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge
• An engineering background in biomedical engineering, engineering physics, computer science or a related field
• A demonstrated interest in developing and applying advanced imaging methods in simulation-based research
• English equivalent to English B/6

Nice to have

• Ability to contribute to an interdisciplinary and inclusive research environment

Pay and location

Doctoral students at KTH are salaried employees, paid monthly under KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement; the advert gives no figure. The post is full time in Stockholm, starting by agreement.

How to apply

Apply through the official KTH page. The closing date is 24 September 2026.

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